Robert Linden, 59, of Preston

He was born March 15, 1954, to Eugene and Gertrude (Lopez) Linden in Savanna, Ill.

He graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1972. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad after graduation. He was a "Jack of all trades" over the years.

His first marriage to Jean Conway created two wonderful children, Jonathan and Jodi.

He was a licensed practical nurse for many years, working in the geriatric field. He retired from nursing in 2009 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

He married Eileen (Tienter) in October of 1994 after a nine-year courtship. Neither one wanted to rush into anything. They made their home in Preston. They both shared a love of family, friends, Civil War history, antiques and rummage sales. They owned and operated OMAOLA (Old Man And Old Lady Antiques) in Preston for nine years.